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Discrimination & harassment
You do not have to put up with bullying, harassment or discrimination in the workplace, our employment lawyers can advise you what your rights are.
Our employment discrimination lawyers have a track record of success in cases of workplace discrimination, including direct, indirect, harassment, victimisation and disability-related failure to make reasonable adjustments.
We will work with you to identify the applicable type of discrimination to your situation and the options available to you as an employee or former employee.
What are the different types of discrimination at work?
Unfavourable treatment by an employer is against the law if it is based on one of the following ‘protected characteristics’:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Marriage and civil partnership
- Pregnancy and maternity
- Race, nationality, religion or belief
- Sex or sexual orientation.
How our employment lawyers can help
- Give you a clear view of the best way forward
- Consider whether you have a discrimination claim and give you an honest opinion on your chance of succeeding
- Help you pursue a claim or negotiate a fair and amicable exit
- Help you to tackle the situation and support you in the process.
He is very knowledgeable, approachable and responds in a timely manner.
How can we help
Facing a difficult situation regarding your employment such as redundancy or unfair treatment can be frightening and stressful. It can feel as if all the cards are stacked in favour of your employer. It’s important to understand that employment legislation exists to protect employees and getting advice on your rights can give you an entirely different picture. Getting advice from our Kent based employment lawyers can help you achieve a quick resolution, maximum compensation and an amicable exit.
Our team of specialist employment lawyers in Kent have the necessary expertise to handle a full range of employment law issues.
We have a proven track record of winning employment tribunal claims and regularly achieve great success in negotiating severance packages and assisting in the facilitation of exit strategies.
Facing a difficult situation regarding your employment such as redundancy or unfair treatment can be frightening and stressful. It can feel as if all the cards are stacked in favour of your employer. It’s important to understand that employment legislation exists to protect employees and getting advice on your rights can give you an entirely different picture. Getting advice from our Kent based employment lawyers can help you achieve a quick resolution, maximum compensation and an amicable exit.
Our team of specialist employment lawyers in Kent have the necessary expertise to handle a full range of employment law issues.
We have a proven track record of winning employment tribunal claims and regularly achieve great success in negotiating severance packages and assisting in the facilitation of exit strategies.
Accreditations & awards
As a successful SME, we were looking for a highly efficient and professional service when dealing with all HR and legal matters. We have been very impressed with Thomson Snell & Passmore's employment advice service. They have provided excellent, comprehensive compliance advice which has fitted well with our requirements. It has given us confidence and comfort. We highly recommend them and their employment advice service to any SME company.